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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Diana Johnson (Labour). It was answered by Viscount Thurso (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 29 November 2012 on behalf of the House of Commons Commission.

Networking Infrastructure

Question
To ask the hon. Member for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross, representing the House of Commons Commission, what progress has been made on work to update networking infrastructure on the estate to ensure that hon. Members' offices can receive live local and regional television and radio programming and use internet radio devices in their offices.
Answer

Access to internet television and radio services in Members’ offices may be limited by the capacity of the parliamentary network. Planning for a major upgrade has started, but this is likely to be a long-term project. The annunciator system provides alternative access to television and radio service in

Members’ offices. Following recent testing, it is hoped shortly to make proposals to enhance this service, including the provision of up to 100 additional channels. Wi-fi is already in place in 95 locations across the estate, including the Chamber, Committee Rooms and public spaces. It should be available in Members’ offices by March 2013.

Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
130615 
554 cc369-370 
Session
2012-13
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
ICT Internet Members Parliament Local broadcasting
Link
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